January 2020 - Being Nutritious

Close up of banana coconut rice and black beans on a round metal plate, garnished with mint, on a dark background.

Creamy Banana Coconut Rice and Beans

January 30, 2020April 27, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Magnesium, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Traditional rice and beans are given a tropical treatment of coconut, banana, and a splash of rum flavoring, that goes perfect with mild white fish and mango salsa.

Breakfast Pantry Staples Recipes

Tropical Carrot Cake Oatmeal

January 21, 2020April 27, 2020 Laura Yautz 2 Comments Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Fiber, High Magnesium, High Potassium, High Vitamin A, Low Sodium

This oatmeal takes seasonal winter produce and makes it feel like it belongs in a tropical paradise! Transport yourself to sunny beaches and warm waters with this quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring carrots, pineapple, raisins, and coconut!

Educational Essential Nutrition for Your Heart

Vitamin K and Heart Health

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment

Vitamin K is important for health. But if you take warfarin, you may need to watch how much you eat! Find out more about Vitamin K and Heart Health!

Recipes Salad Sides

Broiled Grapefruit & Fennel Salad with Honey Mint Vinaigrette

January 15, 2020April 27, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Grapefruit Fennel Salad is perfect for long winter months! Sweet, tangy, refreshing, and a unique vinaigrette dressing; it’s a match made in heaven!

Blood Pressure Educational

Grapefruit and Heart Medications

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments

Grapefruit is healthy, but may adversely react with some heart medications. Find out which ones, and what you can do!

Breakfast Drinks Recipes Smoothies

High Potassium Chocolate Sweet Potato Smoothie

January 10, 2020April 27, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment High Calcium, High Fiber, High Magnesium, High Potassium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This simple, healthy smoothie is rich and chocolaty, and so thick and creamy, no one will guess how good it is for you! If you struggle with low potassium because of diuretic use – or even if you don’t – you will love every last drop!

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish Mexican Party Food Recipes

Quick Plant Based Tacos

January 7, 2020April 27, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, Low Sodium

Everyone loves tacos! Try this heart healthy version next Taco Tuesday! Quick Plant Based Tacos are easy, fast, heart healthy, and 100% delicious!

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Month: January 2020